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Theme: HemorrhageIssue 48 is a definitive work on postpartum hemorrhage: third stage of labor, placentas and the causes and prevention of postpartum hemorrhage are discussed in detail in several articles. This is practically a textbook on hemorrhage! A mini-theme on breastfeeding, including the hilarious "Stand-up and Sit Down Comedy," gives readers both a serious and not-so-serious look at breastfeeding concerns. Canadian midwife Diane Smith, who works with dais (traditional midwives) in India, pens an in-depth and fascinating look into centuries of wisdom and custom. *Some Thoughts on Postpartum Hemorrhage *Hemorrhage Prevention and Early Detection *Keeping Childbearing Normal Through Nutrition *Taking the Fear Out of Third Stage *Breastfeeding Nemesis *Latex Allergy: Epidemic of the '90s *Working with the Traditional Indian Village Dai * Postpartum Hemorrhage